Overview

Johan Ten Berghe joins the Dutch army when the Dutch East Indies unilaterally declare independence as Indonesia. He initiates his naive driver Twan in life in the East, having grown up there as son of colonial official Hendrik, now missing. Their adventures intertwine with Johan's childhood memories, especially concerning his native best friend, Oeroeg, who joined the rebellion, as well as their nanny and later de facto stepmother. Conflicting loyalties become tangible in extreme situations

Cast

Jeroen Krabbé, Rik Launspach, Martin Schwab, Peter Faber, Ramelan Bekkema, José Rizal Manua, Joris Putman, François Beukelaers

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What is "Going Home" about?

Johan Ten Berghe joins the Dutch army when the Dutch East Indies unilaterally declare independence as Indonesia. He initiates his naive driver Twan in life in the East, having grown up there as son of colonial official Hendrik, now missing. Their adventures intertwine with Johan's childhood memories, especially concerning his native best friend, Oeroeg, who joined the rebellion, as well as their nanny and later de facto stepmother. Conflicting loyalties become tangible in extreme situations

When was "Going Home" released?

Going Home was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Going Home"?

The cast includes Jeroen Krabbé, Rik Launspach, Martin Schwab, Peter Faber.